Posted 3w ago

Business Support Manager

@ New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Sponsorship management, Reporting analytics oversight, Budget and departmental support
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field; 6-8 years in business analysis, reporting, or operations; 2+ years supervisory/managerial experience; hospitality/events CRM experience preferred.
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Job Description

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Sponsorship & Membership Fulfillment 

  • Manage organizational memberships and employee participation within industry associations such as IAVM, IAEE, and related professional organizations.
  • Oversee and manage all sponsorship obligations for the Division, and serve as a central point of contact for sponsorship fulfillment and related administrative coordination.
  • Maintain detailed tracking systems to ensure all sponsorship deliverables, benefits, deadlines, and contractual obligations are fulfilled accurately and on time.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, event teams, and external partners to execute sponsorship activations and promotional commitments.
  • Assist leadership with sponsorship reporting, recaps, and documentation for stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance sponsorship tracking, communication, and operational efficiency.

Reporting & Analytics Oversight 

  • Ensure timely preparation of occupancy reports, event performance data, and client survey results.
  • Review and approve reports prepared for executive leadership, board members, and external partners.
  • Direct the development of dashboards and reporting tools that monitor departmental performance.
  • Identify trends in sales and event data and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Budget & Departmental Support  

  • Lead coordination of departmental budgets, including preparation of initial and revised submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Partner with Finance to provide supporting data and context for budget submissions.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance budget accuracy, reporting reliability, and overall operational efficiency.
  • Support departmental planning initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional operational efforts.
  • Assist with administrative coordination for departmental initiatives, meetings, presentations, and executive reporting needs.

System & Data Integrity 

  • Maintain accountability for accuracy of accounts, contacts, and event records in the event management system.
  • Establish and monitor standards for data entry and reporting across the department.
  • Ensure integrity of system data is maintained and corrections are made promptly for duplicate or incomplete records.
  • Support ongoing system enhancements, reporting improvements, and process optimization initiatives.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR SUPERVISION

  • Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned personnel.
  • Orient employees to MCCNO policies and procedures and clearly communicate job duties and responsibilities so individuals may proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions.
  • Personally conduct or oversee training for new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed.
  • Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis, conduct effective performance appraisals, and take corrective action whenever necessary.
  • Create a working climate in which assigned personnel are motivated to develop their skills and abilities and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct and work performance.
  • Administer MCCNO policies in a fair and equitable manner with regard to discipline, tardiness, absenteeism or insubordination and fully document all incidents and actions taken.

Other Skills and Abilities                                     

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people in high pressure situations with a goal of having the client become or continue as a repeat customer.
  • Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and perform under minimal supervision.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.